CHAPTER 8
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Lucy stood frozen.
The voice from the darkness sent a cold shiver through her body.
“You finally found the photograph.”
Damian immediately moved in front of Lucy.
“Stay behind me.”
Lucy grabbed his arm.
“No. I'm done hiding.”
Lucien stepped beside them.
“Who are you?”
A quiet laugh came from somewhere in the room.
“You really don't recognize my voice?”
Elena suddenly gasped.
“No…”
Lucy turned toward her.
“Elena? Who is it?”
Her sister looked terrified.
“It can't be.”
The lights suddenly came back on.
The room was empty.
Lucy looked around.
“What the hell?”
Lucien quickly checked the doors and windows.
“Nobody.”
Damian picked up the photograph from the floor.
His eyes were fixed on the picture.
Lucy noticed his hands trembling.
“You know him.”
Damian didn't answer.
“You know that man.”
“I knew him.”
“Who is he?”
Damian looked at her.
“His name is Victor.”
Elena's face went pale.
“Victor Vale?”
Damian nodded.
Lucy frowned.
“Who is Victor Vale?”
Elena slowly sat down.
“He was one of Father's closest associates.”
Lucy stared at her.
“Associate?”
“He wasn't just an associate,” Elena whispered. “He was dangerous.”
Lucien crossed his arms.
“Is he the one who wanted Lucy dead?”
Elena shook her head.
“No.”
Everyone went silent.
“Then who?” Lucy asked.
Elena looked at Damian.
“Your husband.”
Lucy turned sharply toward Damian.
“What?”
Damian's face became hard.
“Elena, stop.”
“You deserve to know.”
Lucy stepped closer.
“What does she mean?”
Damian didn't answer.
Lucy felt anger rising inside her.
“You told me you found me after the accident. You told me you were trying to protect me.”
“I was.”
“Then why was Victor there?”
Damian looked away.
“Because I asked him to help me.”
Lucy's mouth fell open.
“You asked him?”
“Yes.”
“Why?”
“To make sure you disappeared.”
Lucy stared at him.
“You wanted me to disappear?”
“Not like that.”
“Then explain it!”
Damian took a deep breath.
“I needed everyone to believe you were dead.”
Lucy felt tears fill her eyes.
“You could have trusted me.”
“I couldn't.”
“Why?”
“Because someone close to you was working with your father.”
Lucy went silent.
“Who?”
Damian looked at Elena.
“She doesn't know.”
Elena immediately shook her head.
“I know more than you think.”
Before Damian could respond, a loud crash came from upstairs.
Everyone froze.
Lucien reached for the gun hidden beneath his jacket.
“Someone is inside.”
Damian nodded.
“Stay here.”
Lucy rolled her eyes.
“Seriously?”
Damian gave her a warning
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